R&D Co-Op (Jan- August Term)

The role

The Technical R&D Co-op Student supports the MadeGood R&D team in the renovation and commercialization of innovative food products. This role involves conducting research, performing bench-top testing, and supporting plant trials and product launches.

What you will do

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies and ingredients
• Build collaborative relationships with ingredient vendor partners
• Conduct benchtop evaluations of new food products using SOPs
• Document all formulas, methodologies, observations and results
• Support plant trials through data collection, organization, material preparation and clean up
• Support day-to-day production troubleshooting
• Create, package and label product samples for evaluation
• Develop and maintain accurate project records
• Participate in shelf-life program by tasting products and providing feedback

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field program
• Proficient with MS office suite
• Ability to sample Riverside brands’ products and ingredients or products of interest

Nice to have

• Experience in food (manufacturing, kitchen, laboratory, etc.)
• Experience working in kitchens, laboratories, pilot plants, and/or food manufacturing facilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Riverside University program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Open concept work environment

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating B-Corp certified company. They manufacture nutritious snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.